Autocircumcision: Difference between revisions

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[[Keratinization]] and loss of [[Erogenous sensation of the foreskin| sensation]] will occur. Sensation may be regained over time by [[dekeratinization]] if the practice of autocircumcision is stopped.
[[Keratinization]] and loss of [[Erogenous sensation of the foreskin| sensation]] will occur. Sensation may be regained over time by [[dekeratinization]] if the practice of autocircumcision is stopped.
==Risks==
==Risks==
If the retracted foreskin is tight and constricts the shaft of the penis, compression of the blood vessels and interference with blood circulation may occur. This may cause [[lymphoedema]]. If the tight [[foreskin]] becomes stuck behind the [[glans penis]], then [[paraphimosis]] may be the result.
If the retracted foreskin is tight and constricts the shaft of the [[penis]], compression of the blood vessels and interference with blood circulation may occur. This may cause [[lymphoedema]]. If the tight [[foreskin]] becomes stuck behind the [[glans penis]], then [[paraphimosis]] may be the result.


==Returning to normal practice==
==Returning to normal practice==